By Lana Michelin – Red Deer Advocate Published: May 15, 2012 8:46 AM People in 12 Canadian cities can soon see a powerful play about human trafficking written by Red Deer playwright Andrew Kooman. She has A Name opened to positive reviews and sold-out houses in Calgary and Red Deer in February 2011 and is now being prepped [...]
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My friend Glendene sent me this note that I want to pass along. She’s a mom, whose daughter went missing from North Las Vegas on March 29, 2006 - six years ago. The thought sends chills through my body. Missing! For six years. In that time, Glendene has worked tirelessly to find her daughter, and in the [...]
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It was an exciting week on the She Has A Name front with a series of interviews and stories in the media and a reading from act one of the play in Calgary at Mount Royal University. I’m grateful to the people giving the play airtime, for our PR Wizard who is helping us to [...]
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Burnt Thicket Theatre gives reading of She Has A Name at MRU human trafficking event Theatre Company reaches halfway point in bid to raise funds to take critically acclaimed play across Canada in 2012 Calgary, Alberta (February 01, 2012) – Burnt Thicket Theatre (BTT) is proud to present a reading from She Has A Name at Mount Royal University’s “They Have a [...]
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I was thrilled to learn last week that She Has A Name was selected to be in the 25th Victoria Fringe Festival, August 25 – September 4, 2012. The tour is becoming more and more real. It’s an incredible experience, really. Stepping out on that limb to bring it to life, with an amazing team [...]
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Thematman put together this promo for the She Has A Name tour. Looking forward to uploading more interviews with the creative team and some actors in the upcoming weeks. We’re looking for different ways to make the tour a reality. If you have ideas, connections, or resources that would help, please drop me a line! [...]
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Was happy to get the latest issue of Eye See Magazine in the mail this week. The magazine’s co-founder, Darcie Nolan, flew up to Canada to see the premiere of She Has A Name and features the play in their Freedom issue. Looking forward to reading through the magazine which continues to get better with [...]
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Sex+ Money: A National Search for Human Worth is a profound and moving film that looks at the reality of child-sex trafficking in the United States. I had the privilege to work alongside members of the crew who authored a book about the issue and have been following their story ever since. I was able [...]
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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
Andrew's TEDx talk, "Considering Danger"
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Mephiboseth, a short story by Andrew Kooman
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
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